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Linwoods, Owings Mills, MD

Linwoods

4.8
4.8
4281 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
It all began with a love story and a dream. Linwood, a chef, and Ellen, a reporter, met 36 years ago in a restaurant of course! They married and began to envision that someday they would open a restaurant of their own. The restaurant’s first business plan was written at their dining room table on an electric typewriter. In 1988 Linwoods opened its doors, and it has been a labour of love for more than thirty years.

Linwoods’ cuisine consists of the freshest ingredients, and inventive preparation. Our service is warm and attentive. We have developed a reputation for consistency an attention to detail. These qualities are key to our catering business as well. Our team has worked hard to connect to our community, and we value our customers. These values have been central to Ellen and Linwood’s vision, and we hope are felt by our customers each day.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (410) 356-3030

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Tom Devine

  • Catering

    Besides delicious cuisine, style and service, Linwoods Catering can offer its clients expertise and experience. This comes from almost twenty years of catering events from small celebrations at home to galas for thousands. Linwoods has catered weddings, mitzvahs, corporate events, charity balls, and openings. Our goal is to make our clients happy and relaxed, to provide special menus tailored to your style within your price range. We can also connect you to other reliable vendors, who will help make your event spectacular.

  • Private party facilities

    Linwoods' delicious cuisine, style and service can also be experienced during catered events held at our facility. There are two private rooms, one that seats up to 20 people "Private Dining Room", and "Due", which seats up to 120. "Due" also has the capacity to hold about 150 for cocktails and buffet. There is an outdoor area that can be tented. These areas can accommodate entertainment and a dance floor. These spaces are lovely for weddings, parties, corporate events and meetings, as well as social gatherings.

  • Private party contact

    Rachel Maw: (410) 356-3030

  • Neighborhood

    Owings Mills

  • Cross street

    McDonogh Road

  • Parking details

    Linwoods has a lot surrounding the facility with ample parking for all guests.

  • Additional

    Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,281 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Good for business meals

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Contemporary American

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Good for business meals

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Contemporary American

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  1. RebeccaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The high quality gauntlet thrown down by Linwood’s founder is happily being continued. Still a joy to eat here. If you want a customize order, both the wait staff and the kitchen accommodate. One guest felt the crab imperial sauce was not as good as it was, but otherwise just as delightful as ever!
  2. FrequentLunchPatron

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Excellent service, surprisingly poor flavor/preparedness for the Cesar Salad. I was very surprised the Cesar Salad tasted bland and smothered in shaved parmesan cheese. The croutons were small and tasted as if they came from a box/bag from your local grocery store. The lettuce was bland with very little Cesar dressing or seasoning. I've never had such a bad salad at Linwood's. After adding pepper for taste, I left half of the salad on my plate. My guest inquired if everything was okay, and I explained how surprised I was by the poor quality of the salad. She said Cesar Salads can be tricky sometimes. My reply was "Not at Linwood's - until now.
  3. RickZ

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Waiter was Ahmi who did an outstanding job from the time he greeted us to the time that we departed. We both had Vodka Martinis with Bleu Cheese Stuffed Olives and those were very well prepared. The food was out of this world and came to the table hot. The dinner rolls are very good and you have to be careful or you could end up eating nothing but those. The manager came to our table, asked us how we were doing and wished us a Happy Anniversary. Nice touch making us feel that he cared about our opinion. The price is what you would expect for a five star restaurant in the Baltimore Metropolitan Region. The deserts were outstanding also. Even though the restaurant was crowded the noise level was not offensive. Great job by the entire staff.
  4. RudyG

    Baltimore

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always an excellent choice. Great food and service. Highly recommend for any occasion.
  5. suzi

    Baltimore

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The service was made our dinning experience wonderful for being with friends. Sister was out wait staff and was excellent.
  6. KateJ

    Baltimore

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great meal. The pea salad is always a MUST!
  7. IDCMAN

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Linwoods is an outstanding restaurant with exceptional food and service. It never disappoints.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, food and ambience. 10/10 experience
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant was beautiful, the waitress was very friendly, courteous, and made great suggestions. The menu selection was diverse, had vegetarian options and the taste was fantastic. The bathrooms were cleaned but the room was too hot, more ventilation needed. I would suggest to enable making reservation of 6 people and not just four . I had to make two separate reservations to accommodate a party of six.
  10. KeithB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience4
    Server was distracted. Interrupted us multiple times to talk to someone else while taking our order. Seafood pasta was oily and not very good. Very expensive for not great service. They did offer free dessert because we did not like our meal.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Consistently great food - always enjoyable to dine here
  12. CherylS

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great and the service was superb! I was celebrating my wedding anniversary so it was a great place to celebrate!
  13. Susie

    New York Area

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always - our server Annie is so upbeat and the service was topnotch. Highly recommend
  14. SuzanneB

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious Lovely surprise for my retirement as well
  15. JayBee

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    wonderful service, perfect food, always a great place for a special occasion.
  16. RudyG

    Baltimore

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always excellent food and service. Highly recommend.
  17. HarrietK

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food, great service, enjoyable evening!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truly fine dining with fantastic food, service, and atmosphere.
  19. CandaceH

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    I come to this local favorite of mine often and for the first time I will say the food was a bit lack luster.. I will be back but this was not one of my best experiences at one of my favorite restaurants.
  20. pikesvillejcg223

    Baltimore

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always wonderful. Incredible service. Incredible and delicious food. Absolutely amazing. Every. Time.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My parents and I had a GREAT birthday dinner. The food was amazing and the service was top notch.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and menu! Our server was excellent - attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Desserts are also 🧑‍🍳💋
  23. Geri

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    I had the seasonal pea salad and it was absolutely delicious. Also, my nephew had the onion soup and the barbeque pork chop while I had the branzino. Delicious. We were celebrating a 50th birthday for my nephew, and it was just the two of us. Our server, Megan, was attentive and solicitous without being overbearing. To celebrate the birthday, Linwood's provided a small dessert, which was a really nice and unexpected touch.
  24. janiced

    New York Area

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding!!!! Food was delicious, service was excellent, and we had a wonderful time!! Thank you for a fabulous evening!!!
  25. Monique

    Baltimore

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Linwood's is a hidden gem. It's about a 7 minute drive from my home, and I did not know that it was this good. The food, service and ambiance was amazing. A few friends and I celebrated my husband's birthday, and we had an amazing time. Our waitress Megan was so attentive as well as management. If you stop by try the Lobster tempura, it's to die for!
  26. Alicat

    Baltimore

    119 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent, ambiance was perfect, waitress was wonderful.
  27. StanF

    Baltimore

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite places to eat. Great food -Great service and and what more do you need to say.
  28. FortheBirds

    Chicago

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Molly provided great service. Drinks were substantial and just right. The perfect Manhattan with Basil Hayden was top notch. The tuna and veal entrees were delicious as was the Caesar salad. The bad news is that we live too far from Linwoods to make it a routine. Good news is that we fly in and out of BWI frequently.
  29. BinduP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An outstanding food and service. We went there to celebrate my birthday.
  30. dinner

    Baltimore

    19 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall2food5service3ambience5
    Fabulous food as always but our appetizers came out so quickly we'd barely had a sip of our cocktails. The waitress said she'd try to slow down our entrees, but then said the manager put the orders for them in too quickly so they came out too fast too. The people next to us were dressed like they came from the gym, one of them did a long loud face time call and their daughter played a loud video game all through dinner. All in all it felt like a $600 meal at McDonalds. We've been eating there for decades - what's happened?!
  31. Geneats

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Nice ambience, delicious food, our server was a little scarce but overall very nice.
  32. LoriL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and cocktails on point as always. Our server Annie was a consummate professional. Wonderful meal.
  33. MaryPud

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    All was excellent but the amount of food on the plate is barely enough to fill you and I am a woman. Can't imagine that men are sated. Considering the prices, more food on the plate would be most advised. Perhaps 20% more.
  34. jodyz

    Baltimore

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Molly was as good as it gets. She was very personable & attentive & everything a server should be. Always a pleasant experience dining at Linwood’s!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience3
    I was disappointed in the food and tastes. 25+ years typically did not disappoint, but tonight did. Food was over cooked and soggy. I I’ll give it another chance. But tentative.
  36. LouMontcalm

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truly a destination experience. I have worked in and owned quality food operations. No flaws here!
  37. 2ThumbsUp

    Baltimore

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Linwood's is in a class of its own. Refinement, style, and perfectly attentive service. White tablecloths and all!
  38. AnneJ

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Linwoods was fantastic for lunch, as always. My husband and I split calamari and tuna tartare, then I got a burger and he got scallop and shrimp linguine. You cannot go wrong with any seafood! My only complaint was that the burger was too tall to fit in my mouth and there was absolutely no graceful way to eat it. If I was with anyone other than my husband, it would have been embarrassing. Still a 4.99/5 star meal.
  39. Bill

    Baltimore

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Reliably excellent food with plenty of menu options. Attentive service in a pleasant setting. Good for a weeknight out or special occasion.
  40. Dedemc

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my best friend here for her birthday. She enjoyed herself immensely. Our waitress, Megan, was very attentive. And of course, the food was top notch as always.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Linwoods using the Order Online button. Linwoods also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 356-3030.

Linwoods is rated 4.8 stars by 4281 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Linwoods

25 Crossroads Drive, Owings Mills, MD 21117

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    McDonogh Road

  • Neighborhood

    Owings Mills

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Linwoods has a lot surrounding the facility with ample parking for all guests.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Tom Devine

  • Additional

    Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (410) 356-3030

  • Catering

    Besides delicious cuisine, style and service, Linwoods Catering can offer its clients expertise and experience. This comes from almost twenty years of catering events from small celebrations at home to galas for thousands. Linwoods has catered weddings, mitzvahs, corporate events, charity balls, and openings. Our goal is to make our clients happy and relaxed, to provide special menus tailored to your style within your price range. We can also connect you to other reliable vendors, who will help make your event spectacular.

  • Private party facilities

    Linwoods' delicious cuisine, style and service can also be experienced during catered events held at our facility. There are two private rooms, one that seats up to 20 people "Private Dining Room", and "Due", which seats up to 120. "Due" also has the capacity to hold about 150 for cocktails and buffet. There is an outdoor area that can be tented. These areas can accommodate entertainment and a dance floor. These spaces are lovely for weddings, parties, corporate events and meetings, as well as social gatherings.

  • Private party contact

    Rachel Maw: (410) 356-3030

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